Senior Business Development Engineer (BDE), US Army

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Silvus is seeking a Senior Business Development Engineer, US Army who will report to the Director of Applications Engineering on the Applications Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will work closely with the Engineering and Business Development teams to provide US Army acquisition stakeholders with tailored solutions to meet their needs. The primary focus of this role is to be forward-looking: The successful individual in this role will leverage deep technical expertise in Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), emerging industry solutions, and tactical network architectures to translate Army operational requirements into winnable technical solutions. This individual is responsible for demonstrating the technical superiority, interoperability, and field-readiness of our tactical communications portfolio to Army evaluation teams. This opportunity is well-suited to a forward-thinking technologist who enjoys interacting with customers, thinking outside of the box to solve emerging issues, and enjoys traveling; up to 50% of the time for meetings, events, and demonstrations.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze US Army Capability Set requirements and Mission Command network design goals to map operational gaps to our tactical radio capabilities.

• Conduct market research to identify full product solutions and synergies with emerging industry partners, collaborating with the Applications Engineering team to test and evaluate these end-to-end architectures.

• Design and build high-impact, "art-of-the-possible" demonstrations tailored to the unique operational needs of the Army, highlighting future tactical edge network possibilities.

• Lead the technical planning, network configuration, and live-on-the-air execution of field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations in conjunction with the BD and Applications Engineering teams.

• Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to leverage continuous large-scale testing and competitive benchmarking data, ensuring all proposed architectures are structurally sound and unassailable.

• Partner with the Business Development team to engage early with Army program managers, Science and Technology (S&T) leads, and warfare centers to write advanced technology capabilities into upcoming 3-to-5-year program requirements.

• Remain closely aligned with the Business Development team, setting strategic priorities and supporting their technical needs.

• Serve as the technical anchor for the RFI/RFP response team, providing strategic technical direction, defining nuanced product capabilities, and performing expert reviews to ensure proposal accuracy and alignment.

• Build trusted-advisor relationships with Chief Engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and technical evaluators across the Army.

• Act as the internal voice of the soldier, translating complex Army field feedback and emerging requirements into actionable product roadmaps, and actively track engineering progress to ensure the final deliverables precisely meet the soldier's operational needs.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

• Travel Requirement – 50%; frequent travel for meetings, events, and demonstrations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR technical field with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or forward-looking defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience working directly with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based tactical routing protocols, and tactical communication systems.

• Strong knowledge of US Army tactical procurement pathways and the network modernization priorities outlined by the Army Futures Command.

• Proficiency with radio frequency instruments such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers.

• Willingness to travel frequently (50%) to customer sites, DoD research laboratories, and strategic field-testing environments.

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted-advisor relationships with DoD technical stakeholders and translate complex operational capability gaps into engineering roadmaps.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to author technical white papers and deliver compelling "art-of-the-possible" presentations to senior military leadership.

• Advanced proficiency with TCP/IP protocols, tactical networking architectures, and Linux environments.

• Deep knowledge of wireless communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation, and digital communication technologies.

• Proficiency with programming or scripting languages (such as C/C++ or Python) to assist in rapid prototyping and test automation.

• Demonstrated success operating autonomously in a 100% remote environment, with a proven ability to self-manage long-term strategic initiatives and seamlessly collaborate with distributed, cross-functional teams (including R&D, Product Management, and Sales).

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Conferences, technical symposiums, and trade shows.

• Outdoor environment for large-scale field trials and tactical demonstrations.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in rugged field environments.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• - - Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of complex tactical network demonstrations and testing.

COMPENSATION: $140,000 - $170,000 / annually

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR technical field with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or forward-looking defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience working directly with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based tactical routing protocols, and tactical communication systems.

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

Over 50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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